Overview

• The British Soap Awards ceremony was held on May 31 at London’s Hackney Empire and aired on ITV on June 5.
• The In Memoriam segment paid homage to soap legends, closing with a tribute to Steve Halliwell set against a live piano accompaniment.
• Cameras captured Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle, visibly emotional as Halliwell’s final Emmerdale clips played.
• Fans took to social media to share messages of support for Hordley and to honour Halliwell’s legacy.
• Emmerdale secured one award of the night, with Amelia Flanagan winning Best Young Performer for her role as April Windsor.